Historic Macon

Historical marker location:

125 Buford Pl, Macon, Georgia

( Marker is on Buford Place north of Vineville Avenue (Business U.S. 41), on the right when traveling north.)

In the early 20th century, Georgia was known for its "convict leasing" system, which allowed companies to lease prisoners from the state for labor. The system was abolished in 1908 after investigations revealed widespread abuse and mistreatment of prisoners.